The longtime Albertville Friendly City Days organizer will "flip the switch" at the St. Michael Holiday Tree Lighting event on Dec. 3.

LeRoy Berning, the main man behind one of the biggest celebrations of summer, will be the man of honor this winter, as he has been named the St. Michael-Albertville Cheermeister for the Dec. 3 festivities at the St. Michael Holiday Tree Lighting event, hosted by STMA Rotary and Shop St. Michael-Albertville. Berning joins fellow lifetime […]

Black Friday is just around the corner, but small businesses are hoping shoppers will stick around town.

The community’s largest consortium of local business owners and vendors have teamed up for Shop St. Michael-Albertville Week this week, encouraging local residents to shop locally for the holiday season. “Without a doubt, the end of the year is a vital time for local business owners,” said Shop STMA President Mike Schoemer, owner of North […]

More than 750 students district-wide could use assistance this fall as they head back to school. Dozens of STMA businesses are stepping up via Shop STMA.

A pair of big, yellow buses has taken over some St. Michael and Albertville business parking lots recently, and not for the reason you might think. Oh, sure, our friends at Don’s Bus Service could use new drivers, but this campaign is “for the kids!” Shop STMA is teaming up with St. Michael-Albertville School District […]

Shop STMA will be hosting its third annual Business Expo at the St. Michael City Center from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 20. The winter event kicked off in 2016 with dozens of local vendors offering information about local services. “We have a full house of vendors, so there will be lots to […]

With a lead-up to Small Biz Saturday, STMA businesses are hoping people will shop close to home.

The community’s largest consortium of local business owners and vendors have teamed up for Shop St. Michael-Albertville Week this week, encouraging local residents to shop locally for the holiday season. “Without a doubt, it’s a vital time for local business owners,” said Shop STMA President Christa Jordahl, owner of National Karate in Albertville. “This is […]

STMA Rotary and Shop STMA are seeking nominations for St. Michael’s “Holiday Cheermeister.” This special person will have the honor of lighting St. Michael’s holiday tree during the 6th Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration Dec. 4 at St. Michael City Center. Nominees for Holiday Cheermeister must be either St. Michael-Albertville residents, be involved in a […]

Shop STMA will be hosting its third annual Business Expo at the St. Michael City Center from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28. The winter event kicked off last year with dozens of local vendors offering information about local services. “We have a full house of vendors, so there will be lots to see […]

The STMA Rotary Club and Shop STMA are pleased to announce that Paul Ederer has been named Cheermeister for 2016. Mr. Ederer will have the honor of lighting the tree during St. Michael’s 5th Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration, 6-8 p.m. Monday, Dec. 5 at St. Michael City Center, 11800 Town Center Drive NE, St. […]

STMA Rotary and Shop STMA are seeking nominations for St. Michael’s “Holiday Cheermeister.” This special person will have the honor of lighting St. Michael’s holiday tree during the 5th Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration Dec. 5 at St. Michael City Center. Nominees for Holiday Cheermeister must be either St. Michael residents, be involved in a […]

Funeral services are now in place for the St. Michael-Albertville hockey coach who died after suffering a head injury in a fall last month at STMA Arena. Family members and friends said Harv Graczyk died from a blood clot, possibly a complication from his injuries, while recovering at a Twin Cities....